He was awful last game. Benoit was good. I get the handedness but Edmundson is quite comfortable on the right side. Maybe it's more one last shot for Lil to show he can succeed prior to playoffs. He will be fine so long as there is no real pressure and he can freely skate up ice.
I expect they're trying to play Lilly out of his struggles while the stakes are low
No doubt and he's mentally fragile so sitting him might not be the best option.
Especially when Edmundsron said yesterday he has zero issues playing on his off side, done it a ton.
This is a fair criticism, unfortunate, and potentially a good reason to go 11-7 for one game.
It's not about how you play, it's about the name on the back of the jersey.
Lily ready for what? If the move is to rest Benoit , ok, but hopefully by now Keefe knows Lily.
Have you tried being a left shot on right D ? Very hard to move the puck up the ice
I actually thought last year Lily was playing great going into the playoffs and somehow he was the odd man out. This year that same thing is definitely happening to Benoit for whatever reason.
I found that it was harder to hold the line in the offensive zone on your off side. Your only option is to dump it back down on your backhand.
You're right. I watch every game and I don't what Lilly is. I really liked him for the five games Mo was suspended. Since then, we haven't seen it.
Agreed. I used to hold that sentiment, but eventually you have to take the reins and prove to your teammates AND your coaches that you can be trusted to be thrown out there during the tough minutes.
